MINI COOPER :: North American Motoring

MiniDaMoocher · #1 10-21-2007, 09:50 PM

My pepper white mini should be here in a few weeks

. I've been getting a crash course in care for it, and while I had the basics down I sure have learned a lot. I was lucky enough to have a great conversation about car care with ScottRiqui the other day (many thanks Scott) who suggested that since the car is PPW, going for a wet finish should not be a priority as much as a product with provides a long lasting finish. I was thinking about going with Epic, but before I took the plunge I figured there would be lots of opinions out there. So do you all think I am heading in the right direction or do you think there are better avenues out there.

Mark C. · #2 10-21-2007, 10:06 PM

I still haven't found anything that beats Klasse. I apply the all-in-one and sealant glaze twice a year and my car always beads water and looks great.

umberto · #3 10-22-2007, 06:09 AM

Zaino is easy to apply and lasts a LONG time...but Epic is reported to be just as good so your epic plan is a good one......but check out the '2 bucket method' car washing method thread and get OctaneGuys car care DVD

MiniMaybee · #4 10-22-2007, 06:20 AM

I first used Epic on October 13th of last year. I forcibly removed it in March of this year even though it was still on my paint and protecting. I'm planning on do another forced removal very soon, not because it isn't still doing its job, but because it is that time of year. Granted this is my experience but my MINI is a daily driver, parked outside and we had a very harsh winter last year and a very hot summer.
Having said all that, I don't think you can go wrong using any of the premium synthetic brands like Klasse, Zaino or Prima.

flav · #5 10-22-2007, 06:30 AM

Zaino!!!!

jw34 · #6 10-22-2007, 06:33 AM

I have a PW and use the Epic/Hydro combination. The color and finish look really nice using them.

LynnEl · #7 10-22-2007, 06:38 AM

I had Epic, Amigo, Slick, Hydro in my shed for months and, except for Hydro, the bottles are all (nearly) full. I'd say that's long lasting.

Seriously, as I use Hydro when I wash, I haven't had the need to wax yet, although I plan to once fall weather actually arrives.

Also, I used Swirl the other day to remove some scratches my step son put in the door when he hit the car with his guitar. Did it manually and it took the scratches right out without much rubbing.

kenchan · #8 10-22-2007, 06:50 AM

yah, i knew LynnEl was going to post his humor in this one.

LynnEl · #9 10-22-2007, 06:55 AM

As the IT guy at work once e-mailed me, "to shay."

kenchan · #10 10-22-2007, 08:20 AM

although it is true that Epic is lasting a long time on my shelf too...
especially after finding out the power of Hydro.

heyduard · #11 10-22-2007, 01:44 PM

Klasse! It's held up for me.